Warning Signs in the Markets? (ft. Mary Ann Bartels)

In this episode of Wealth Strategies Unleashed, Robert Gilliland & Sanctuary Wealth's Chief Investment Strategist Mary-Ann Bartels explore what could go wrong in 2025 and how investors should think about volatility if it does.

They share actionable ways to:

• Understand the biggest risks markets are watching in 2025
  Sticky inflation could push the Federal Reserve toward higher interest rates again. If markets begin anticipating that shift, it could trigger sharp but temporary selloffs.
• Recognize how tariffs and policy rhetoric can move markets
  Markets often react before policies are fully implemented. Even the anticipation of tariffs or trade changes can create volatility as investors try to price in potential outcomes.
• Monitor the impact of deficits, debt ceilings, and interest rates
  Rising government debt and the potential for “bond vigilantes” pushing yields higher could create pressure on markets if interest rates rise too quickly.
• Understand why traditional economic models may not be working the same way
  Years of zero-interest-rate policy and unprecedented Federal Reserve balance sheet expansion have changed how the economy behaves, making some historical signals less reliable.
• Watch for warning signs of excessive market optimism
  True market tops often coincide with widespread euphoria, heavy leverage, and large amounts of sidelined cash flooding back into stocks.
• Recognize why technology leadership still matters for markets
  According to Mary-Ann, as long as technology remains the market’s leadership sector, the broader market structure remains healthy.
• Stay disciplined when volatility appears
  Emotional reactions to market downturns can cause long-term damage if investors sell during declines and miss the recovery.

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